Urban And Rural Areas

Question 1

What are the 5 topics of differences between rural and urban areas

Answer 1

Population size
Economic activity
Land use
Services
Building height

Question 2

Describe rural areas building height

Answer 2

In rural areas the building height DECREASES as you move along the rural urban continuum

Question 3

Describe building height in urban areas

Answer 3

In urban areas there is a greater concentration of buildings and TALLER buildings. This is due to competition for land, which increases the price range, making it more economically valuable to build upwards

Question 4

Describe the services in rural areas

Answer 4

Services in rural areas such as schools, hospitals, shops, public transport and banks are usually LIMITED or UNAVAILABLE